Venturing Out Into the Real World: Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is almost here. People are shopping like crazy, Christmas trees are being put up, and students are studying for semesters. Baseball has been incredibly busy this offseason, as well. Let's take a look at what's been going on.

"Angels We Have Heard on High"

The Angels made a huge splash at the winter meetings by signing slugger Albert Pujols and the 2011 American League Champion's ace, C.J. Wilson, on the same day.

"Theo Is Coming to Town"

Theo Epstein moving to Chicago was what kicked off the offseason. Epstein is making his list of targets this offseason, and you better believe he'll check it twice before making a move. He knows what the Cubs' fans are waiting for.

"All I Want for Christmas Is Yu"

The most recent headlines in baseball are about Yu Darvish, and which team won the negotianting rights to him. The rumors say that there were at least four bidders, those being the Cubs, the Yankees, the Rangers, and the Blue Jays.

Now it's time for some Giants specials. This is, after all, a blog about the Giants.

"Home for the Holidays"

The Giants are working on getting Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum wrapped up before they have a chance to the unpredictable waters of free agency. Both of them are irreplaceable assets to the team, and are considered the Giants' pair of aces. Brian Sabean, Larry Baer, Bobby Evans, and the rest of the crew need to do everything in their power and more to keep these two right here at home.

"Baby, It's Cold Outside"

Those that know me know that my personal little name for Andres Torres is Baby. Most likely he will never wear a Giants' uniform again, and when I watch my DVDs of the World Series games, seeing him hit his home run in Game 3 and make stellar defensive plays and run in from the outfield pumping his fist after the last out and hoisting the trophy with Buster and... I could go on and on. But everytime I watch those special moments I get a little chill up my spine because he was such a special player, and the Giants will never be able to replace him. Not his talent, but what he meant to this organization and its fan base. Also, New York winters can be pretty cold. So bundle up, Andres!

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!